Brown Elfin (Callophrys augustinus) is a nickel-sized brownish butterfly, probably the most widespread member of its genus in Maryland. This butterfly flies early, generally April, probably lingering into May in more northerly areas. It utilizes various ericaceous species as host plants, and is therefore typically found in openings in forest with abundant blueberries or laurel, like bogs, barrens or balds (Butterflies of Maryland: A Biological Summary and Checklist by Lynn Davidson & Richard Smith; Brock & Kaufman 2003; BAMONA site; Allen 1997).
Utilizes members of the Heath Family (Ericaceae), such as blueberries (Vaccinium sp.) and possibly others.
There are 71 records in the project database.
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